Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,420 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,130
90th percentile $139,140
Employed locally 410
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,130
    25th
    $81,580
    50th (median)
    $98,420
    75th
    $119,280
    90th
    $139,140

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190
    Construction Managers $100,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Northwest Illinois is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.4% below the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $68,130 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,580.